Duties and Responsibilities
Supervising Research Officers, assistant researchers, clerical officers attached to the department and interns;
Training and development of staff members answerable to him/her;
Setting and agreeing on performance targets;
designing strategic objectives on research functions and implementing strategic objectives on research functions;
policy formulation, interpretation and implementation;
initiating and conducting research and analysis on key policy issues;
providing expert interpretation, explanation and analysis, including assessing the strength and weaknesses of policy options;
maintaining a periodically updated inventory of publications on current issues, legislation and majorpublic policy issues/questions;
ensuring quality control in the preparation of research papers, briefing notes and particular points ofview;
providing back up to County Assembly committees;
generating and disseminating research information to enhance County Assembly core functions - law making oversight and representation.
providing researched analytical information and facts to the Legislature with a view to contribute towards enhanced constitutional principle of separation of power;
carrying out research and assembling sectoral data, and information on comparative aspects of Assembly practice and procedure, evolution, growth and contemporary aspects of the County Assembly;
undertaking legislative research and public policy analysis to generate policy briefs and options to sustain evidence informed decision making in the legislature; and
building a credible data bank for reference and timely response to County Assembly's information needs.
Requirements for Appointment
Bachelor's degree in Statistics, Economics, Social Sciences, political science, commerce or equivalent qualification from a recognized institution;
At least seven (7) years' cumulative experience in public or private sector
An understanding of parliamentary process and a sensitivity to the research and policy analysis needs of the County Assembly; and
Proficiency in computer application.